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title: "Chicken Asparagus Risotto"
date: 2023-06-25
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Risotto is an easy meal to make in the instant pot. Recipe from [here](https://recipes.instantpot.com/recipe/asparagus-lemon-risotto/).
Total Time: 2 hours
# Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups asparagus
- break into pieces
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 large shallot diced / half a white onion
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
# Recipe
1. Select **SAUTÉ, HIGH**. Select **START**.
2. Add olive oil to the **inner pot**. Once oil is hot, add chopped asparagus and cook for about 5 minutes, until slightly tender.
3. Remove asparagus and place into a bowl. Set it aside.
4. Add unsalted butter to **inner pot**. Once butter has melted, add diced shallot and cook for 2 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for about 5 minutes, until slightly tender, until fragrant.
5. Add rice to **inner** pot and occasionally stir for 2 minutes until each grain is coated with butter. Select **CANCEL** to turn off **SAUTÉ**.
6. Pour in the vegetable broth. Add lemon juice and lemon zest, then stir.
7. Secure the lid for pressure cooking.
8. Select **PRESSURE COOK, HIGH.** Set time to 6 minutes (00:06). Select **START**.
9. Once program ends, allow for a 5-minute **Natural Release**. Then, **Quick Release** remaining pressure. Select **CANCEL**.
10. Remove lid. Add grated parmesan and cooked asparagus.
11. Stir risotto until cheese melts, about 1 minute. Salt and pepper to taste.